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- Samsung Wins Exclusive OLED Touchscreen Deal for Apple’s Upcoming MacBook Proby Aminu Abdullahi on July 29, 2026 at 11:34 am
Samsung Display has reportedly won Apple's exclusive OLED touchscreen contract for future MacBook Pro models, highlighting its lead in large-format display manufacturing. The post Samsung Wins Exclusive OLED Touchscreen Deal for Apple’s Upcoming MacBook Pro appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Readies AI Home Hub, New Apple TV, and HomePod Miniby Aminu Abdullahi on July 29, 2026 at 8:39 am
Apple is reportedly preparing a 7-inch AI home hub, new Apple TV, and updated HomePod mini as Siri becomes central to its smart home strategy. The post Apple Readies AI Home Hub, New Apple TV, and HomePod Mini appeared first on TechRepublic.
- ChromeOS Flex or Chromebook: Which Is the Better Value?by Kezia Jungco on July 28, 2026 at 1:43 pm
Compare ChromeOS Flex and Chromebooks by cost, app support, security, battery life, compatibility, and long-term value for old PC users. The post ChromeOS Flex or Chromebook: Which Is the Better Value? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Agents, Foldables, Cyberattacks, and Chip Deals Reshape Techby TechRepublic Staff on July 28, 2026 at 10:48 am
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from July 20–24. The post AI Agents, Foldables, Cyberattacks, and Chip Deals Reshape Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Pricesby Aminu Abdullahi on July 27, 2026 at 7:12 pm
Google says rising memory costs will increase Pixel 11 prices as AI-driven demand reshapes the smartphone supply chain. The post Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Rumored MacBook Neo With A19 Pro and 12GB Could Expand On-Device AIby TechRepublic Staff on July 27, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of unified memory, but its advanced AI eligibility remains unconfirmed. The post Rumored MacBook Neo With A19 Pro and 12GB Could Expand On-Device AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Nvidia Signs $1.5B Deal to Expand US AI Chip Packagingby Kezia Jungco on July 24, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Nvidia’s $1.5 billion Amkor deal will expand US AI chip packaging capacity and could help ease a growing semiconductor supply bottleneck. The post Nvidia Signs $1.5B Deal to Expand US AI Chip Packaging appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Viettel Becomes Qualcomm’s First 6G Early Access Partnerby TechRepublic Staff on July 24, 2026 at 11:52 am
Viettel is gaining early access to Qualcomm’s developing 6G platform, but the agreement does not yet amount to a commercial chipset or network launch. The post Viettel Becomes Qualcomm’s First 6G Early Access Partner appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Readies Second-Generation MacBook Neo in Major Mac Lineup Overhaulby Aminu Abdullahi on July 23, 2026 at 7:28 pm
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM as shortages and higher prices reshape its broader Mac lineup. The post Apple Readies Second-Generation MacBook Neo in Major Mac Lineup Overhaul appeared first on TechRepublic.
- US Mobile Speeds Jump 74% as Verizon and T-Mobile Split RootMetrics Honorsby TechRepublic Staff on July 23, 2026 at 2:40 pm
US mobile speeds jumped sharply in early 2026, but carrier rankings alone do not show which network will perform best for enterprise workloads. The post US Mobile Speeds Jump 74% as Verizon and T-Mobile Split RootMetrics Honors appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Introduces Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2by Liz Ticong on July 23, 2026 at 8:36 am
At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 with new health tools, brighter displays, and trail and diving features. The post Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Introduces Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 Surface in Google App Ahead of Launchby Aminu Abdullahi on July 22, 2026 at 8:45 pm
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 appeared in a Google app list, hinting at software prep before a possible late-summer launch. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 Surface in Google App Ahead of Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026by Liz Ticong on July 22, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 debut at Unpacked 2026 with new cameras, AI tools, prices, and clear trade-offs for buyers choosing a foldable. The post Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Designby Kezia Jungco on July 22, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Samsung’s $1,199 Galaxy Z Flip8 adds a thinner design, expanded FlexWindow tools, and new AI controls while retaining the same battery and rear cameras. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Design appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Tests Nearly 7-Inch Screen for Future iPhone Pro Max Modelby Aminu Abdullahi on July 22, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Apple is reportedly testing a 6.96-inch iPhone screen for its 2027 anniversary lineup, a change that could make the Pro Max feel nearly 7 inches. The post Apple Tests Nearly 7-Inch Screen for Future iPhone Pro Max Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
- TSMC Reportedly Plans Chip Manufacturing Price Hikes of Up to 10%by David Curry on July 22, 2026 at 1:39 pm
TSMC reportedly plans chip manufacturing price increases of up to 10% in 2027 as rising costs and global expansion reshape semiconductor production. The post TSMC Reportedly Plans Chip Manufacturing Price Hikes of Up to 10% appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Arrives for Pixel Phones With Gemini, Bluetooth Fixesby Aminu Abdullahi on July 22, 2026 at 11:39 am
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 fixes Gemini-related reboots, Bluetooth failures, and missing notifications while ending beta support for the Pixel 6 series. The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Arrives for Pixel Phones With Gemini, Bluetooth Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iOS 27 Code Points to Rumored iPhone Ultra With Dual Batteriesby Aminu Abdullahi on July 22, 2026 at 11:05 am
iOS 27 beta code references an iPhone with two batteries, adding another software clue to Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone and repair plans. The post iOS 27 Code Points to Rumored iPhone Ultra With Dual Batteries appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Scrapped Mac Pro Revival, Canceled M2 and M3 Extreme Chipsby Aminu Abdullahi on July 21, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Apple reportedly canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips for the Mac Pro before discontinuing the desktop and shifting focus to Mac Studio. The post Apple Scrapped Mac Pro Revival, Canceled M2 and M3 Extreme Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Reportedly Expands Vapor Chamber Cooling for Foldable iPhone, Future Flagship Modelsby Aminu Abdullahi on July 21, 2026 at 5:01 pm
Apple reportedly increased vapor chamber orders, fueling speculation that its foldable iPhone and future flagship models will feature improved cooling. The post Apple Reportedly Expands Vapor Chamber Cooling for Foldable iPhone, Future Flagship Models appeared first on TechRepublic.